Pennanen, KelseyDawson, Peter C.Leyden, Jeremy J.2019-10-212019-10-212017-01Pennanen, K., Dawson P. C., & Leyden, J. J. (2017). Terrestrial laser scanning for the documentation of an at-risk buffalo jump (EgPp-26) in south-central Alberta. "Archaeological Survey of Alberta occasional paper", 37, 73-81.9781460137659http://hdl.handle.net/1880/111160This paper reports on the use of ground-based LiDAR (terrestrial laser scanning—TLS) to digitally capture a buffalo jump site located in south-central Alberta (EgPp-26). We discuss how the resulting digital data can be used to create accurate 3D reconstructions and how the application of these high-resolution geospatial datasets can be used for quantifying analyses. Accurate measurements can be taken directly from TLS datasets for use in mapping, as well as 3D visualization of geoarchaeological data. Furthermore, the acquisition of multiple TLS datasets over time can be used to quantify morphometric change and erosional processes impacting archaeological sites. Analytical data from TLS scans can help document often understudied aspects of geoarchaeological processes and facilitate new interpretations at archaeological sites. This technology was rapidly deployed at the Wearmouth Buffalo Jump for the purposes of documentation, monitoring, and digital preservation. The resulting datasets provide a lasting digital record of the site, as it appeared in September of 2016 and 2017. As natural disasters such as flooding and wildfire increase in frequency, we conclude that reality-capture technologies, such as terrestrial laser scanning, are effective tools for monitoring, managing, and preserving heritage resources.engUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. No distribution of the material may take place without the authors permissions. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.buffalo jumpArchaeologylaser scanningGreat PlainsHeritage MonitoringErosion Monitoringlidarterrestrial laser scanningground-based lidarTLSGeoarchaeologyjournal articleCGS-M10.11575/PRISM/37210